Winter hike from Eggen/Ega to the Grotthof

Deutschnofen
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Difficulty
Easy
Activity time
1:15
Duration in hours
Distance
4
Distance in km
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This hike is perfect for anyone looking for a relaxed tour in the wintry countryside, combined with the opportunity to stop off in a convivial atmosphere.
This easy and pleasant winter hike leads from Eggen to the idyllically situated Egghöfe farms. The path is easy to follow and offers wonderful views of the snow-covered winter landscape. After the hike, the village center of Eggen offers cozy places to stop for a break. Here, hikers can either stop off at the Dorfhotel Moar am Latemar or the traditional Gasserhof.
Route info
Easy
Distance
4,0 km
Activity time
1 h 15 min
Ascent
208 m
Descent
208 m
Technical skills
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.307 m
Lowest point
1.125 m
Directions
Village square of Eggen/Ega (1,120 m) - trail [7A]- farm Grott (1,293 m) - return on trail [7] - farm Kob - village square of Eggen/Ega.
Duration: 2 h - Difference in altitude: 170 m - Refreshments: Dorfhotel Moar am Latemar,  Gasserhof
public transportation

Getting to the starting point of the tour by public transport is easy and convenient.

By public bus line:
- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano
- 180 or 184 from Karersee | Lago di Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 184 from Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Stenk, Obereggen
- 184 or 181 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Pontente
- 182 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino
- 180 from Val di Fassa

Bus stop: Eggen Kirche | Ega chiesa; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Meeting point: Eggen | Ega village square: https://goo.gl/maps/8riRgY49cotYCXpY9

How to get there

Getting to the starting point of the tour by public transport is easy and convenient.

By public bus line:
- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano
- 180 or 184 from Karersee | Lago di Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 184 from Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Stenk, Obereggen
- 184 or 181 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Pontente
- 182 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino
- 180 from Val di Fassa

Bus stop: Eggen Kirche | Ega chiesa; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Meeting point: Eggen | Ega village square: https://goo.gl/maps/8riRgY49cotYCXpY9

By car: Destination: Eggen | Ega
Parking: Eggen | Ega parking lot
Meeting point: Eggen | Ega village square: https://goo.gl/maps/8riRgY49cotYCXpY9

Where to park

Parking: Eggen | Ega parking lot
Meeting point: Eggen | Ega village square: https://goo.gl/maps/8riRgY49cotYCXpY9

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